1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 245 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | 208 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 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 | 1530 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
