1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 31 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 208 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
