1999 BMW 740 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 24 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 885 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 208 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |