1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1981 Buick Century

To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 29 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 340 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 1981 Buick Century
Make Ferrari Buick
Model 250 Mille Miglia Century
Year Released 1952 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 3213 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 240 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2760 mm


 

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