1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
