1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 208 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |
