1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 18 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 25 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.
Because 2006 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Festiva | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1820 mm |
