1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 2000 Honda FCX

To start off, 2000 Honda FCX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 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 95 more horse power than 2000 Honda FCX. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda FCX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 Honda FCX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda FCX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda FCX (273 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Honda FCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 2000 Honda FCX has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda FCX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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