1973 Bitter CD vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 23 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 1014 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. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Bitter CD | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | CD | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |