1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 26 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 1055 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 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 2013 BMW X3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Festiva | X3 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |