1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 690 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 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 125 F1 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |