1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 208 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1800 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 | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 44 L |
