1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Festiva weights approximately 34 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Renault Floride 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 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | Floride |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
