1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1991 Ford Festiva and 1991 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Astra weights approximately 159 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Opel Astra (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Festiva | Astra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
