1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1955 Rover P4 is newer by 7 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 540 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 Ferrari 166 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 166 | P4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |