1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 208 | 124 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |