1953 Ferrari 195 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 195 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1949 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 195 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |