1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 10 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 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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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1959 Alpine A 106 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |