1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 610 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |