1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 355 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 | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
Model | 166 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |