1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 595 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, 1994 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1994 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Accord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
