2005 BMW 318 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 55 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. Both 2005 BMW 318 and 1950 Ferrari 166 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 570 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:
2005 BMW 318 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 166 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |