1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 23 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 208 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |