1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 23 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Festiva | A8 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2992 mm |