1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 208 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
