1989 Ford Taurus vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1989 Ford Taurus 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 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Taurus weights approximately 620 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.
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 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Taurus | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taurus | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2300 mm |
