2009 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 208 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 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 208 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
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 | 154 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |