1988 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Audi V8
To start off, both 1988 Ford Escort and 1988 Audi V8 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi V8 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1988 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 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, 1988 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Escort | 1988 Audi V8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | V8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
