1986 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2010 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | S8 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
