1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Ascona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Opel Ascona 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 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Festiva | Ascona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |