1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 41 L |
