2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Blazer | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
