1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 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 34 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Festiva weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Festiva | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2030 mm |
