1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 36 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 460 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.
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1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 90 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |