2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 19 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 165 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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1450 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
