1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 198 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 208 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 74 L |
