1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 150 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, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1986 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Festiva | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
