1986 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1992 Ford Festiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Festiva (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Festiva weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. 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, 1992 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1992 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Festiva |
Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2300 mm |