1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 208 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
