1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Golf (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 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.
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, 1974 Volkswagen Golf (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Golf |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
