1977 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
