1964 Abarth OT vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 15 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Abarth OT. (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Abarth OT weights approximately 80 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.
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1964 Abarth OT | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | OT | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |