1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 24 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 775 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 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 166 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1475 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |