1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2046 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 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
