1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1992 Renault Espace

To start off, both 1992 Ford Festiva and 1992 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Espace (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Espace weights approximately 640 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Espace (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Espace 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 Espace
Make Ford Renault
Model Festiva Espace
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1323 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 99 Nm 159 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2680 mm


 

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