1987 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1987 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 37 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 1040 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. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Bristol Beaufighter | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Beaufighter | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2170 mm |