1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 27 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 208 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
