1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1989 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Because 1993 BMW 5.8 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 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1989 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 5.8 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2300 mm |
