1981 BMW 725 vs. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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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1981 BMW 725 | 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 625 F1 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2170 mm |