1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 208 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |
