1983 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 35 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 340 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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1983 BMW 320 | 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2170 mm |