1986 Toyota MR2 vs. 1985 Ferrari 308 GTSi QV Comparison

Home  >  Classic  >  1986 Toyota MR2 vs. 1985 Ferrari 308 GTSi QV Comparison It might seem unfair at first. In the post-2000GT days of 1985, no one cross-shopped a lowly Toyota with a wet-dream-worthy Ferrari. But that's what makes it all so interesting. Really, the inspiration for this story lands squarely with David E. Davis Jr. and the very first issue of his newly founded Automobile magazine. On the cover of la prima editizione were these two very cars. Well, not these "very" cars, but a 1985 Ferrari 308 QV and a 1986 Toyota MR2 nonetheless. Nearly 30 years ago, Davis wanted to know how a cut-rate Japanese sports car built almost entirely from econobox parts bin bits could compete against a thoroughbred Italian with an engine design that drew on Formula 1 experience. It was a valid question, especially if you couldn't swing the near-$60,000 price tag for the latter. It's still an interesting question today. Dealer Pricing Research & Reviews Loan Quote Select Make Select Model

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