1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 995 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 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Festiva | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2659 mm |
