2009 BMW 330 vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 59 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. 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.
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2009 BMW 330 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2170 mm |