1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 74 L |
