1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. Both 1972 BMW Turbo and 1987 Ferrari 208 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 208 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
