1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1974 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 204 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 10 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1974 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 204 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
