1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1024 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.
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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2868 mm |
