1987 BMW 628 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 BMW 628 is newer by 1 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 185 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 628 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 628 | 208 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |