1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1989 Renault 19

To start off, both 1989 Ford Festiva and 1989 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 19 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 19 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1989 Renault 19 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Festiva 1989 Renault 19
Make Ford Renault
Model Festiva 19
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Weight 786 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2550 mm


 

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