1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 208 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2888 mm |
