1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1993 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 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), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 535 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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1993 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| 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 | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
