1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Honda Today

To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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 (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1987 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Festiva 1998 Honda Today
Make Ford Honda
Model Festiva Today
Year Released 1987 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 655 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 780 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1400 mm


 

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