1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1998 Mazda Midge is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Midge (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Midge weights approximately 180 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, 1998 Mazda Midge (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 1998 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | Midge |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
