1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 355 kg more than 1987 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 208 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |