1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 600 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Accord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |
