1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Holden EH is newer by 17 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 485 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. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Ferrari 166 | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 166 | EH |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1185 kg |