1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 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 54 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 85 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 208 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |