1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 30 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 590 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 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 125 F1 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
