1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 29 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 904 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. 1978 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Impala | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Impala | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2170 mm |