1945 Citroen 7A vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 166 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 7A 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 118 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 7A weights approximately 325 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
Because 1950 Ferrari 166 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ferrari 166. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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:
| 1945 Citroen 7A | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 7A | 166 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1627 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 700 kg |
