1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 148 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 60 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.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |