1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1999 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick LeSabre (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 680 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.
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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2300 mm |
