1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva.
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, 2012 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Festiva | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2737 mm |
