1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 13 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1220 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 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 F1 | 300 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3160 mm |