1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 208 | 400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |