1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 19 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 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. 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 | 1969 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 125 F1 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |