1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1951 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1951 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 700 kg |
