1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 378 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2930 mm |