1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 31 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 125 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 75 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.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Celica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 180 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 | 1165 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 61 L |