1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 310 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 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 125 F1 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |