1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 12 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 12 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 570 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 195 | SE |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |