1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 20 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 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 196 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 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1056 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
