1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 26 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 325 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 125 F1 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2540 mm |
