1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 22 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 769 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Festiva | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 4010 mm |
