1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 14 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, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 195 | 904 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 699 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |