1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 19 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, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 195 | 906 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 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 | 617 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |