1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 8 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 300 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 125 F1 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2320 mm |
