1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 190 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ferrari 125 F1 1975 Ford Escort
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 125 F1 Escort
Year Released 1950 1975
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 62 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1030 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2410 mm


 

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