2006 BMW 525 vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 57 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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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2006 BMW 525 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |