1984 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1984 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 34 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 850 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
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. 1984 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bristol Beaufighter | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | Beaufighter | 166 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
