1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 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 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.

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