1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 43 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 208 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
