1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 992 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2919 mm |
