1952 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2.
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:
1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 500 F2 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2810 mm |