1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1949 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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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 125 F1 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3060 mm |