1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |