1989 Ferrari 208 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1626 kg more than 1989 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 208 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
