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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Astra (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 105 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.
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, 1982 Vauxhall Astra (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
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 | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 885 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 |
