1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 985 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 4379 mm |
