1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
| Model | 208 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 24 L |
