1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 208 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
