1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 46 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 818 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 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 125 F1 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |