1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 kg more than 1989 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 208 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
