1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 16 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 44 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 166 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 895 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |