1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, both 1948 Austin A 70 and 1948 Ferrari 166 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 700 kg |
