1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 754 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. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 195 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |