1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1994 Xedos 6
To start off, 1994 Xedos 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Xedos 6 weights approximately 330 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, 1994 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 1994 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Festiva | 6 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
