1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 434 kg more than 1986 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 262 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 | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
