1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1030 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 1987 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1987 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Festiva | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
