1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (145 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 153 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 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 195 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1103 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
