1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 9 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 166 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 445 kg |
