1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 39 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1.
Because 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 125 F1 | 164 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |