1952 Ferrari 195 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 195 is newer by 4 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 2,340 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 240 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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1952 Ferrari 195 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 195 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2340 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 710 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |