1977 BMW 530 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 27 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 660 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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1977 BMW 530 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2170 mm |