1999 AC Ace vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 245 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 AC Ace 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 1999 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2300 mm |
