1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 35 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Sunny 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 Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Festiva | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
