1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Renault Floride is newer by 12 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 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Floride weights approximately 50 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 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 125 F1 | Floride |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |