1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
