1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 33 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1950 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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1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Lancia 037 | 166 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |