1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 215 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 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Corsair |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |