1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 670 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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.
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1948 Ferrari 166 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 166 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |