1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1947 Ferrari 125 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 125 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |