1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Opel Corsa. 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 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1987 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Festiva | Corsa |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |