1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (135 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 208 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
