1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 790 kg more than 1950 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 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 125 F1 | 6C |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3010 mm |
