1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 834 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 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 195 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1784 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 77 L |