1977 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 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, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 208 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |