1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari 208 and 1987 Ferrari Testarossa were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 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 | 1230 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
