1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 is newer by 17 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Monteverdi |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 130 L |