1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 13 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 345 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z9 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2350 mm |
