1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 1987 Ferrari 208 and 1966 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 208 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
