1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1957 Simca Oceane

To start off, 1957 Simca Oceane 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 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 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:

1950 Ferrari 195 1957 Simca Oceane
Make Ferrari Simca
Model 195 Oceane
Year Released 1950 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2341 cc 1294 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 7.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 970 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 42 L


 

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