1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1990 Ford Festiva

To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen GSA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen GSA would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen GSA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen GSA (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen GSA weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.

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