1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 280 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ferrari 166 1981 Toyota Soarer
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 166 Soarer
Year Released 1950 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 1180 kg
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 75 L