1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 206 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 206 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |