2009 BMW 120 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| 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 | 168 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
