1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 6 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 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 | 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 195 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 4100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |