1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Ford Festiva and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 5 (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
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, 1988 Renault 5 (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
