1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 3 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 170 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Festiva | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
