1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 114 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Festiva | Accord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |