1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 854 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 325 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 2007 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Festiva | 325 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
