1972 BMW 3 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 242 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 208 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |