1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 363 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
