1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 1999 Opel Zafira is newer by 11 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Zafira (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 640 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, 1999 Opel Zafira (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Festiva | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
