1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 31 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 760 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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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |