1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208. 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
