1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1949 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.
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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 125 F1 | 420 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |