1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 20 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), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1180 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 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Element |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| 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 | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
