1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 465 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 125 F1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
