1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 104 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
