1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 208 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 120 L |