1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 1025 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.
Because 1980 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |