1980 BMW 725 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 208 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |