1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 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 178 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |