1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 27 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 115 L |
