1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Festiva weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
