1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
