1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
Because 1969 Honda S800 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 1969 Honda S800. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | S800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |
