1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 23 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 984 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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 | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 166 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1884 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |