1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 208 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |