1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 26 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 155 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 | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 166 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 855 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |