2006 BMW 116 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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:
2006 BMW 116 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 116 | 250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 140 L |