1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 4 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2240 mm |
