1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 37 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 875 kg more than 1948 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 166 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |