2005 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 BMW 325 (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1495 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
