1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Astra (70 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Astra weights approximately 45 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, 1987 Holden Astra (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1987 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Festiva | Astra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
