1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 825 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 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 195 | Comet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1775 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |