1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1974 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1974 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 24 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 970 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 | 1974 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 125 F1 | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |