1977 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 12 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 140 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 208 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |