1948 Austin 16 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
