1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 33 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 634 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 208 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |
