1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 28 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 82 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 85 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.
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1948 Ferrari 166 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |