1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208

To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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