1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 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 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 34 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 304 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 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 166 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1164 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
