1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica 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 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 770 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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.
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1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 410 Superamerica | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |