1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1985 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Golf 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 3 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Golf. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Golf. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1985 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Golf |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
