1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 37 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 720 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. 1987 Avanti Avanti 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. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Avanti Avanti | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
Model | Avanti | 166 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |