1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1964 Holden FB Special. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 208 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
