1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Escort (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort 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, 1989 Ford Escort (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
