1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1989 Ford Festiva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Festiva weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 1965 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |