1947 Ferrari 125S vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125S (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125S should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S.
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 125S | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 125S | 4 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 55 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1148 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
