1947 Ferrari 125S vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1947 Ferrari 125S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 125S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125S (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125S should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ferrari 125S weights approximately 82 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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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1947 Ferrari 125S | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 125S | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 674 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |