1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 4 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1984 Rover 3500 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. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 208 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
