1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 208 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
