1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 208 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
