1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 540 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 Mazda 626 (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | 626 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
