1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |