1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 365 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
