1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 132 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, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | 616 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2480 mm |
