1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 208 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 43 L |
