1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1961 Ford Station Wagon
To start off, 1961 Ford Station Wagon is newer by 13 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 3,655 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Station Wagon weights approximately 1120 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. 1961 Ford Station Wagon 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. 1961 Ford Station Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ferrari 166 | 1961 Ford Station Wagon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1820 kg |