2009 BMW 125 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 23 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1986 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 125 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |
