1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Ford RS 200.
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 RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 116 L |
