1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 BMW 750

To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 32 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 765 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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