1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 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 20 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 130 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Festiva | 95 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
