1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1073 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 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 166 | 400 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
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 | 1973 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 118 L |