1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 21 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1364 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 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Festiva | X5 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2934 mm |