1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 10 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1949 Ferrari 166 | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 166 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 680 kg |