1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 901 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 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 1988 Pontiac Banshee. 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.
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1987 Ford Festiva | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Festiva | Banshee |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |