1947 Ferrari 125 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125 (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Ferrari 125 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1947 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |