1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 9 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 758 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 208 | President |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
