1979 BMW 728 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 728 | 208 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |