1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Festiva | 535 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2968 mm |
