1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1989 Ford Festiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 99 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1989 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Meteor | Festiva |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2300 mm |