1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1973 Holden UTE 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. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 208 | UTE |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
