1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 2009 Nissan Titan 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. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Titan |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |