1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Simca Aronde is newer by 11 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 183 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 270 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.
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1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 125 F1 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |