1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 515 kg more than 1980 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Cordoba | 208 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |