1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. 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, 1994 Nissan Crew (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 208 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
