2008 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 208 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
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 | 1350 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |