1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 353 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Aspen | 208 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
