1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 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 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 730 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.
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1950 Ferrari 166 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |