1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1955 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Cadillac 62 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 195 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2510 mm |