1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1995 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1995 Suzuki Swift 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Suzuki Swift (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 50 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 Suzuki Swift (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1995 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Festiva | Swift |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
