1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 128 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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 125 F1 | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |