1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 764 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 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2911 mm |