1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1959 Austin A 55 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 173 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 410 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
