1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 16 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 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1951 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. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 195 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |