1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1959 Austin A 55 is newer by 9 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, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1950 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:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |