1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1948 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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S2 | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2170 mm |
