1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 127 L |
