1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1947 Ferrari 125S
To start off, 1948 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125S (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125S should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 564 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.
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1948 AC 2-Litre | 1947 Ferrari 125S | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 125S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 55 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 52.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 756 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |