1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
