1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 924 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Festiva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2300 mm |