1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, both 1949 Ferrari 166 and 1949 Fiat 1500 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 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:
1949 Ferrari 166 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 166 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1200 kg |