1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 480 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 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 195 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 140 L |