1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride 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 14 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 5 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Because 1965 Renault Floride 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 1965 Renault Floride. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | Floride |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
