1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500

To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 weights approximately 448 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 Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.

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