1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Acura RL
To start off, 1996 Acura RL is newer by 8 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura RL weights approximately 895 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, 1996 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1996 Acura RL | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Festiva | RL |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
