1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 21 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1532 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 144 L |
