1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 9 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 1,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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.

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1950 Ferrari 166 1959 Ford Anglia
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 166 Anglia
Year Released 1950 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 738 kg
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 45 L