1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1980 Chrysler 160 and 1980 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160. 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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 160 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | 160 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
