1957 BMW 600 vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |
