1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 85 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 115 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 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 975 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
