1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 27 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. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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. 1977 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 166 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 166 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1415 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 860 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
