1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 647 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 208 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
