1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 780 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 195 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 195 | P5 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1730 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |