1977 BMW 520 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1950 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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1977 BMW 520 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 166 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |