1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 194 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |