1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster 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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1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GP 159 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 710 kg |