2006 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
