1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 46 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 12 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 286 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.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ferrari 195 1996 Ford Scorpio
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 195 Scorpio
Year Released 1950 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2341 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1236 kg


 

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