1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 920 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2770 mm |
