1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 21 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 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 680 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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1971 Chrysler Charger | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Charger | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4341 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2170 mm |