1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |