1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 30 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 583 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 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 125 F1 | 244 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2650 mm |