1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Escort |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |