1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 282 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 610 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
