1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 35 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 14 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 228 kg more than 1951 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. 1986 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 195 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 195 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
