1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1972 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Jimmy (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1070 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 1972 GMC Jimmy 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, 1972 GMC Jimmy 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, 1972 GMC Jimmy (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1972 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Festiva | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
