1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 895 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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1973 Buick Skylark | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2170 mm |