1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (136 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 342 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 136 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
