1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 26 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 1,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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. 1975 Ford Escort 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. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ferrari 166 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
