1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1090 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 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ferrari 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 166 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 166 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |