1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 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 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 185 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 125 F1 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
