1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 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 3 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | 15 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
