1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1992 Ford Festiva and 1992 Renault Alpine were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 610 kg more than 1992 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Renault Alpine 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 1992 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Festiva | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Festiva | Alpine |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |