1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Honda Ballade
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Honda Ballade were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade. 1982 Honda Ballade 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. 1982 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 208 | Ballade |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |