1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Because 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1975 Ford Cortina. 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 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |
