1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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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1957 Abarth 500 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 500 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 227 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |