1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |