2008 BMW 118 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 58 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 685 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:
2008 BMW 118 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 166 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |