2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 576 kg more than 1987 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Blazer | 208 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
