1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1274 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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Ferrari 166 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 166 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2134 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |