2008 BMW 550 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 208 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1991 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |