1954 Ferrari 195 vs. 1953 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 195 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Crestline weights approximately 530 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ferrari 195 | 1953 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Crestline |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1480 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |