1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1958 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 195 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 195 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 895 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
