1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 56 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1407 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 125 F1 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3230 mm |
