1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1994 Opel Tigra is newer by 6 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Tigra (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Tigra weights approximately 273 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, 1994 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Festiva | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
