1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1957 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Corona |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 75 L |
