2008 BMW 120 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 244 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 | 1344 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 140 L |
