1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 647 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 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 | 585 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 74 L |
