1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1987 Ford Festiva

To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Alpina B6 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 1993 Alpina B6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.

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