1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Mazda 818
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 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 220 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.
Because 1978 Mazda 818 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 1978 Mazda 818. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Festiva | 818 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2320 mm |