1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2380 mm |
