1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 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 @ 3900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |