2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Strada (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2300 mm |
