1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 208 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
