1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 208 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
