1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1956 Maserati 250
To start off, 1956 Maserati 250 is newer by 6 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1956 Maserati 250.
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 | 1956 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 166 | 250 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |