1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1403 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 208 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
