1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Lancia Megagamma
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Megagamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Megagamma would be higher. At 2,484 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Megagamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Megagamma (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Megagamma should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Megagamma weights approximately 260 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 Lancia Megagamma (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Megagamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1978 Lancia Megagamma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Megagamma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
