1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1987 Ford Festiva and 1987 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 430 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 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Festiva | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |