1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 28 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, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 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 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1020 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |