1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (250 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 166 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 250 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |