1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1954 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 365 kg more than 1954 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.
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1954 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GT | 195 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |