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1997 Ford Aspire
2 Dr STD Hatchback
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$9,630
1993 Ford Festiva
GL
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$8,164

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1997 Ford Aspire
2 Dr STD Hatchback
55
Brandon Bo 1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD HatchbackReview:

I Wouldnt Go Out Car-shopping With This Car In Mind — acceleration sucks. top speed terrible. I dont have to put much work in to it besides regular upkee...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

95
Ron 1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD HatchbackReview:

Fun Gas Saver — drove this compact for a few weeks now love the ease of getting around plus the gas milage. fixing u...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

85
Danieljay 1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD HatchbackReview:

It Was An Ok Car — Performance was mediocre until I put a performance chip in it then it did better. build quality I di...

1993 Ford Festiva
GL
30
GuruTDBC writes:
Most reliable car I ever had and have
100
justusinc 1993 Ford Festiva GLReview:

I Love My Lil Car — My lil banger car has 192,000 miles on it and still keeps going and going..lol all original equip.. ...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

75
Jason 1993 Ford Festiva GLReview:

Good Cheap Car — great handling cheap fuel little too small for a big guy takes off well and cruises quite comfortabl...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Specs

1997 Ford Aspire
2 Dr STD Hatchback
1993 Ford Festiva
GL
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
29 MPG
30 MPG
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
38 MPG
38 MPG
--
Fuel Tank Volume 10 gal 10 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
63 hp @ 5,000 RPM
63 hp @ 5,000 RPM
63 hp @ 5,000 RPM
63 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
74 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
73 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
73 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.7:1
9.7:1
9.7:1
Displacement
1,300 cc
1,300 cc
1,300 cc
1,300 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.79 in x 3.29 in
2.79 in x 3.29 in
2.79 in x 3.29 in
2.79 in x 3.29 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional --
Driver Airbag Standard --
Passenger Airbag Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Optional
Cassette Player Optional Optional
Radio Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.6 in 40.6 in
Back Legroom 33.6 in 35.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.9 cu ft --
Exterior
Length 152.8 in 140.5 in
Width 65.7 in 63.2 in
Height 55.6 in 55.3 in
Wheelbase 90.7 in 90.2 in

Available Options

1997 Ford Aspire
2 Dr STD Hatchback

Option Packages

  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Anti-Lock Braking System
  • Electronic Am/FM Stereo Radio W/Cassette
  • 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
1993 Ford Festiva
GL

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