1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S vs. 1982 Ferrari 208 S
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S and 1982 Ferrari 208 S were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208 S. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 S weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S.
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 2.0 S (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208 S. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 2.0 S | 1982 Ferrari 208 S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
