1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 390 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 1989 Peugeot 505 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 1989 Peugeot 505. 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 505 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
