1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 9 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 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 660 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, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Festiva | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
