1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 444 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 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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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 625 F1 | Capri |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |