1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 208 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 74 L |
