1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1975 Mazda Familia

To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Familia weights approximately 20 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.

Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ford Festiva 1975 Mazda Familia
Make Ford Mazda
Model Festiva Familia
Year Released 1988 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 1271 cc
Horse Power 57 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 780 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2270 mm


 

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