1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 26 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 295 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 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1385 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 65 L |
