1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Suzuki Escudo
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Escudo 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Escudo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Escudo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Escudo should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Escudo.
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 Suzuki Escudo (156 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 1996 Suzuki Escudo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1996 Suzuki Escudo | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Festiva | Escudo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
