1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2008 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 20 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2008 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Festiva | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
