1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 90 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 74 L |
