1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 36 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, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 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. 1986 Ford Capri 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. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 166 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Capri |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 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 | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |