1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 54 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 830 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ferrari 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 166 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 166 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
