1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 382 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.

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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ferrari 208 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Ferrari Plymouth
Model 208 Superbird
Year Released 1982 1970
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1990 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 0 HP
Torque 240 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2930 mm


 

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