1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1839 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 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade. 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Festiva | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3302 mm |
