1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1948 Ferrari 166 and 1948 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 166 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
