1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 10 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 534 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, 1997 Ford Contour (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Contour |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |