1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus

To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 22 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 550 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (271 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2002 Hyundai Equus 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. 2002 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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