1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Ford Ka
To start off, 1998 Ford Ka is newer by 11 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Ka weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
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, 1998 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1998 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Ka |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
