1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 115 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.
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1972 Alpine A 310 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |