1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 17 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1997 Mercury MC4 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. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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