1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 340 Mexico | 208 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 74 L |
