1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 500 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.
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1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 F1 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |