1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
