1963 BMW 502 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |
