1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1961 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Porsche 356 is newer by 11 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, 1961 Porsche 356 (135 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Porsche 356.
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 | 1961 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 166 | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |