1984 Buick Electra vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 34 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 740 kg more 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. 1984 Buick Electra 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. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Electra | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 195 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |