1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 49 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 (145 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 650 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 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 195 | E |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |