1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 582 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.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Festiva | 993 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
