1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 615 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ferrari 166 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |