1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, 2001 Subaru WX 01 is newer by 9 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Subaru WX 01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru WX 01 weights approximately 700 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 2001 Subaru WX 01 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru WX 01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Festiva | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
