1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 208 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |