1991 BMW 518 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 16 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 518 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 518 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
