1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1985 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (127 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 180 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 Volkswagen Golf (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1985 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Golf |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2480 mm |
