1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 205 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, 1979 Renault 18 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1979 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | 18 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
