1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L 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 13 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Festiva | L |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
