1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1953 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1953 Opel Kapitan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1953 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 125 F1 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |