1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 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 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 69 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ferrari 166 | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 166 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 660 kg |
