1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 320 kg more 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 208 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |