1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 24 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 87 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 166 | 850 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2040 mm |