1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 62 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 675 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 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 125 F1 | 116 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2690 mm |