1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 498 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
