2007 BMW M3 vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1987 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1655 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
