1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 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, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 195 | 936 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 700 kg |