1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 21 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1410 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 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Festiva | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Festiva | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |