1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 125 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Buick |
| Model | 208 | Century |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
