1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 208 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 208 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
