1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 208 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
