1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 800 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 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Festiva | A 109 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |