1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 250 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 F1 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |