1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 602 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.
Because 2001 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
