1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 26 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), 2012 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 2012 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 208 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| 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 | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |
