1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 355 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 700 kg |
