1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1976 Peugeot 104
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 104 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 8 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 104. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 104 weights approximately 10 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1976 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 104 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2430 mm |
