1976 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1976 BMW 628 and 1976 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 628.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
