1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (50 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
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 Skoda Roomster (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Festiva | Roomster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
