1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 34 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 115 L |
