1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 13 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) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 248 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 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 166 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1148 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |