1947 Ferrari 125 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1959 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 40 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 67 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125.
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 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 | Escort |
Year Released | 1947 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 817 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 31 L |