1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Because 1984 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 164 | 208 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |