1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 2200 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
