1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 LS 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 (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 NSU 1000 LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 NSU 1000 LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Festiva | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2260 mm |
