1988 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 2 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 468 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 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 208 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
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 | 1600 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |