1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 315 kg more than 1985 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 208 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 532 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |