1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 540 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
