1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 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 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 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 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 208 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
