1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 520 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2930 mm |
