1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 551 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 1986 Peugeot 505 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 1986 Peugeot 505. 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 505 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
