1965 Daihatsu Compagno 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 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1984 Ferrari 208
Make Daihatsu Ferrari
Model Compagno 208
Year Released 1965 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 797 cc 1990 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2350 mm


 

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