2006 BMW M3 vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW M3 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 2006 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2300 mm |
