1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |
