1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1999 Renault Espace
To start off, 1999 Renault Espace is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Espace (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 680 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, 1999 Renault Espace (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | Espace |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
