1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1959 Simca Oceane. 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, 1981 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 208 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 208 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
