1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 37 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 208 | M |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
