1954 Buick 70 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 5 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 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1273 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. 1954 Buick 70 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. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 70 | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2170 mm |
