1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 22 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 360 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 195 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |