1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
