1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 53 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Speedster weights approximately 295 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 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 125 F1 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2400 mm |