1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 28 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. Both 1950 Ferrari 166 and 1978 Seat 131 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 264 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 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 166 | 131 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1164 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |