1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 36 L |