1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1272 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Festiva | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
