1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 17 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 675 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 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 195 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
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 | 1625 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |