1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 526 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 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 195 | Pan Americana |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1476 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |