1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1570 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 125 F1 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3030 mm |