1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 227 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 690 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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1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2170 mm |