2004 BMW 630 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 630 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
