1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 294 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Festiva | Santana |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
