1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 208 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 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 |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |