1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1975 Porsche 914
To start off, 1975 Porsche 914 is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 914 weights approximately 60 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 | 1975 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 166 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
