1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 734 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Festiva |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2300 mm |