1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 14 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 1010 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. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 125 F1 | P5 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2820 mm |