1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 195 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1948 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 195 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 195 | 166 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 700 kg |