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Ford Festiva I 1.3 (64 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Festiva:
The Ford Festiva is a four passenger front-drive subcompact car manufactured in South Korea by Kia, under license from Mazda and marketed by Ford for model years 1986–2002 over three generations in Japan, the Americas, and Australasia as the Festiva and as the Aspire in North America during its second generation.
Designed by Mazda using the DA platform and B series straight-four engines, the Festiva was manufactured in South Korea by Kia, under license.
Kia began marketing the first generation in South Korea under license — as the Kia Pride. Australasia and Europe received the first version between 1987 and 1991 as the "Mazda 121". After 1991, Australasian sales began under the "Ford Festiva" name, while European sales continued as the "Kia Pride". Kia ended production of the Pride in 2000....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Ford Festiva (I). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1986 Ford Festiva I predates modern Euro NCAP testing, which began in 1997. As such, it lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.3 (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A modest performer, the 1.3L engine provides just enough power for city driving and light highway use, but struggles with rapid acceleration or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy is a strong point, making it a very economical choice for daily commuting and budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional fuel economy for its era
- • Highly reliable and simple mechanics
- • Very affordable purchase and running costs
- • Compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park
- • Spacious interior for its exterior dimensions
Cons:
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance, especially on highways
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • Road and engine noise can be intrusive
- • Dated design and technology
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Festiva |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 64 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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