1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 16 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 4,916 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1862 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 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
