1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |