1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 40 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 154 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 1100 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. 1989 Toyota Century 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. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Ferrari 166 | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Century |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1800 kg |