1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 765 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 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 F1 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |