1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 14 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | GTO | 166 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
