1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 2 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, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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 500 Mondial | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 500 Mondial | 195 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |