1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1953 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 65 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 195 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |