1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1992 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 90 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.

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