1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ford Mustang 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 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 41 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 300 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |