1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1976 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |