1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 50 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 2 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 550 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 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 195 | CLK |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |