1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 14 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 191 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 355 kg more than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. 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.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Ferrari | NSU |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 34 L |