1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 23 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 385 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Festiva | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
