1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, 1998 Mazda 323 is newer by 10 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 323 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 348 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, 1998 Mazda 323 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | 323 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
