1989 Audi V8 vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi V8 would be higher. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 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, 1989 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | V8 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
