1989 Ferrari 208 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 208 | 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 208 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
