1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1952 Talbot Baby is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1952 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Talbot Baby weights approximately 950 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 | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
Model | 166 | Baby |
Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1650 kg |