1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 40 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 305 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 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 F1 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |