1998 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
