1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
