1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari 208 and 1980 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
