1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 11 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 32 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 177 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 | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
