1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 581 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | F50 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 45 L |
