1974 BMW 3 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 26 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 573 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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1974 BMW 3 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 166 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |