1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
