1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 13 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 745 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, 2001 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Festiva | 75 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |
