1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 14 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Panoz AIV weights approximately 400 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 2002 Panoz AIV 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 2002 Panoz AIV. 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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Festiva | AIV |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
