1990 BMW M3 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
