1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
