1986 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
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, 1987 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2300 mm |
