1973 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1973 Cadillac DeVille 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1525 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 Cadillac DeVille | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2170 mm |