1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 208 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
