1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Ferrari 208

To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chrysler Valiant 1975 Ferrari 208
Make Chrysler Ferrari
Model Valiant 208
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1438 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 91 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7700 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2560 mm


 

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