1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 570 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 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 166 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1270 kg |
