1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 323 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Because 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. (239 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 208 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
