1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1270 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |