1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1961 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1961 Simca Vedette is newer by 11 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 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Vedette weights approximately 540 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 | 1961 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 125 F1 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |