1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
