2001 BMW M vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 51 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 675 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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2001 BMW M | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M | 166 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |