1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 60
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 60 is newer by 9 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Tipo 60. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Tipo 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 60 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 125 F1 | Tipo 60 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 570 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2210 mm |