1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 551 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1451 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |