1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1955 Abarth 210 is newer by 5 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 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1955 Abarth 210 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 210 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2170 mm |