1950 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1950 Cadillac 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Cadillac 62 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2170 mm |
