1984 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1951 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 700 kg |
