1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 208 | 420 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |