1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari 208 and 1980 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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 Triumph TR7 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 208 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2170 mm |
