1988 BMW 535 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 535 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 74 L |
