2003 BMW 525 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 28 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 415 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, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 208 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |