1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 400 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 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1260 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |