1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 12 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 633 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, 2004 Ford Escape (272 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Escape |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
