1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 Acura Integra

To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 Acura Integra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Acura Integra should accelerate faster 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 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Festiva 1987 Acura Integra
Make Ford Acura
Model Festiva Integra
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 62 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 99 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4285 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1665 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2450 mm


 

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