1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1971 Mazda 818

To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 818 weights approximately 30 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 1971 Mazda 818 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 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.

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