1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 661 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |
