1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 208 and 1983 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 208 | Minica |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2060 mm |