1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 290 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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1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |