1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 680 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |