1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 21 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 132 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 25 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. 1973 Chrysler 160 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler 160 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Ferrari | Chrysler |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 160 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1115 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |