1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari 208 and 1986 Ford Orion were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1986 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Orion |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 116 L |
