1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2005 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 17 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 268 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 2005 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Festiva | Jazz |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |