1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 37 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 680 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. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 125 F1 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |