1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1949 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.
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1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | 166 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |