1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1545 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 X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Festiva | X5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2933 mm |
