1992 BMW 320 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 42 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1950 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:
1992 BMW 320 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 166 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |