1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 405 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 350 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
