1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1984 Ferrari 208

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.

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 Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Ferrari Mondial 1984 Ferrari 208
Make Ferrari Ferrari
Model Mondial 208
Year Released 1980 1984
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 2927 cc 1990 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 214 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.1 mm 66.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 71 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 7.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2350 mm


 

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