1993 BMW M3 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 7 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
