1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 590 kg more than 1987 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 208 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 120 L |
