1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 11 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 1,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 500 | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |