1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 33 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 560 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 | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 125 F1 | 505 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |