1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. 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, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 2011 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 2011 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 208 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
