1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 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 57 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.

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, 1989 Nissan Pintara, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.

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