2008 BMW 550 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1986 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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 253 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 | 1730 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
