1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 208 | 230 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |