1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1944 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 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 | 1944 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 125 F1 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |
