1980 BMW M5 vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1949 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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1980 BMW M5 | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 166 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |