1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, 1994 Renault 21 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault 21 weights approximately 325 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 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | 21 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |
