2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1992 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 575 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 2007 Dodge Durango 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 2007 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1992 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2300 mm |
