1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 15 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 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
| 1963 Ferrari 156 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 156 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 700 kg |
