1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Festiva | Astra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
