1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 22 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 107 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1970 Reliant Rebel. 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 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 166 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 576 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
