1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
