1985 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
