1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 604 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Camry |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |