1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 137 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 Ferrari 166 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 837 kg |
