1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 478 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 208 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 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 | 1132 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
