1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 38 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 600 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 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 125 F1 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |