1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Festiva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 19 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 19 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Because 1971 Ford Escort 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 1971 Ford Escort. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Escort |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2400 mm |