1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 Toyota Blizzard were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Blizzard 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 Toyota Blizzard 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 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2030 mm |
