1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 19 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 765 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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1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB6 | 166 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |