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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 15 (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Renault 15 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
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 | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
