2009 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
