1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 13 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, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 195 | 156 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 462 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 119 L |