1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 48 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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 166 | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 675 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
