1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 15 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |