1985 BMW 325 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 452 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 BMW 325 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |