1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Ford LTD

To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 575 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208.

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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Ferrari 208 1975 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 208 LTD
Year Released 1980 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Torque 171 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3080 mm