1994 BMW M5 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1982 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
