1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 24 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 352 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 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 F1 | Capri |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |