1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 33 Stradale | 208 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 120 L |