1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 27 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 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 300 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 | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 125 F1 | Capri |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 54 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |