1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1948 Morris Six

To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 444 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1948 Morris Six 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 1948 Morris Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.

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