1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Festiva | ML |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2916 mm |
