1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1953 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 195 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 480 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 195.
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:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1953 Ferrari 195 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Whitley | 195 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
