1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1959 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 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 168 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 86 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1176 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
