1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 208 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
