1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 20 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2000 Ford TS-50 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. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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