1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 40 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 208 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
