1986 BMW 735 vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
