1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 123 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 208 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |