1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1951 Bentley Mark VI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1948 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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1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mark VI | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2170 mm |