1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 19 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 1056 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 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Festiva | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Festiva | BT-50 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3010 mm |