1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 208 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
