1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 13 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 390 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |