1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Porsche 912 is newer by 20 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 25 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 912 weights approximately 70 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 | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 166 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 970 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
