2007 BMW 120 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1989 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 208 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |