1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2007 Saab 9-7X is newer by 19 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 9-7X (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 2007 Saab 9-7X 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2007 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Festiva | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2880 mm |
