1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 5 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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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1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GP 159 | 166 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 900 kg |