1946 Austin 16 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 166 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 380 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:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
