1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1953 Studebaker Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 602 kg more than 1952 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. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Commander |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1692 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |