1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
