1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1977 Pontiac Lemans

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 27 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 510 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1950 Ferrari 195 1977 Pontiac Lemans
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model 195 Lemans
Year Released 1950 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2341 cc 3788 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 130 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1460 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2750 mm