1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, both 1950 Austin A 90 and 1950 Ferrari 166 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
