1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 420 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
