1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 806 is newer by 4 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 2,086 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 806 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 775 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, 1996 Peugeot 806 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 1996 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 806 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |
