1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 345 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 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1435 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
