1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 208 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |