1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 166 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
