1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 195 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |