1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1978 Toyota Century

To start off, 1978 Toyota Century 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 855 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1978 Toyota Century 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. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ferrari 195 1978 Toyota Century
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 195 Century
Year Released 1950 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2341 cc 3376 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1805 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2870 mm