1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1986 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki SJ 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Festiva | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2040 mm |
