1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 840 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. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Ferrari 166 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 166 Crown Victoria
Year Released 1948 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 1700 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2910 mm


 

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