1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 18 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1950 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. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Fleetwood | 195 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |